“KitchenAid Artisan Mini Tilt-Head Stand Mixer, 3.5 Quart – KSM3316X Compact Model”
Experience the perfect blend of power, performance, and compact design with the KitchenAid Artisan Mini 3.5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer (Model KSM3316X). Built for smaller kitchens or limited counter space, this mixer delivers the same legendary performance as larger KitchenAid mixers—now in a space-saving design.
The KitchenAid Artisan Mini 3.5 features a durable metal construction and a powerful motor that easily handles everything from mixing cookie dough to whipping cream. Its 3.5-quart stainless steel bowl is ideal for smaller batches, making it perfect for everyday use without the bulk of a full-sized mixer.
The tilt-head design allows for easy access to the bowl and attachments, while the Contour Silver finish adds a modern, stylish touch to any kitchen décor. Whether you’re baking bread, mixing batters, or making your favorite desserts, this mixer is a compact powerhouse that doesn’t compromise on performance.
Compatible with over 10 optional attachments (sold separately), the KitchenAid Artisan Mini 3.5 transforms into a versatile kitchen tool that can spiralize, grind, roll pasta, and more.
✅ Key Features:
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Compact and lightweight –25% lighter and 20% smaller than the full-size KitchenAid tilt-head mixers
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3.5-quart stainless steel bowl – perfect for small batch baking
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Tilt-head design – changing attachments and easy access for adding ingredients
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Durable metal construction – built to last
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Contour Silver finish – sleek and elegant for modern kitchens
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Model: KSM3316X
lynn4591 –
Perfect size and weight!
Kitchenaid is the best! I have a 7 quart very heavy mixer that I could no longer lift and that I also did not have room to leave on my kitchen counter. This one is smaller, lighter weight, and does not take up much counter space. I had to get used to mixing and adding ingredients a little more slowly since the mixing bowl is not as deep as the bigger mixers. The mixer runs very quietly but still gives me enough power to mix up my usual muffins, cakes, and bread recipes. The attachments are smaller to accommodate the smaller bowl. The only downside for some may be that the mixing bowl may not have enough room to mix up a double recipe if that is something you do frequently. Overall, I am very happy with the size and performance of this mixer!
8 people found this helpful
Abbey E.Abbey E. –
Nice mixer
Have had this thing for awhile it works great. It’s easy to clean, it is durable and will last. The matte black is cute. It does the job. Mixes awesome and makes the best cookie dough.
One person found this helpful
Carolyn –
LOVIN’ my mini
This mini is a replacement for my 25 yr old full size mixer. I have found the same good quality in the mini as in my old mixer. I love the fact it’s so much lighter and can now easily store it on a pantry shelf and not bust a gut carrying it there. Same distinctive appearance. Handles all my mixing needs and even dud well with brioche dough. A good value for the money.
8 people found this helpful
DJR –
Works like a dream!
I have been baking with stand mixers for 60 years. I resisted replacing my 45-year-old Mixmaster, figuring that I wasn’t going to be baking for that much longer, and the main thing I do these days is make snickerdoodles every week for my husband. This mixer is small but mighty, and I am so happy that I bought it. It wouldn’t be that great for mashed potatoes a family of 4+, but for 2 people it is wonderful. It makes doing the snickerdoodles so fast and easy, and cuts down on cleanup of the area around the mixer so, so much. Definitely worth buying, even if I don’t have 60 more years of baking in me.
3 people found this helpful
Wiseowl –
Versatile, well built, and sturdy product
This fantastic kitchen appliance is a must-have for cooking enthusiasts! Expertly crafted with a sleek design, it looks good sitting on countertop. It has a powerful motor and it is very sturdy. Versatile time-saver appliance for various kitchen tasks.
BRIAN J JENNINGSBRIAN J JENNINGS –
Great Compact Design
The more I have used this KitchenAid 3.5 quart stand mixer, the more I like it. It has quality construction and feels very high end. I use it a lot when baking. It mixes effortlessly with its 10 speed control and is relatively quiet for a mixer. This model is suitable for preparing smaller batches and is probably more suitable for smaller households – You can add accessories to turn the mixer into a multifunctional countertop appliance. It comes in beautiful colors but I stayed with white which is timeless vs. some of the colors that will likely fall out of favor as trends change.
12 people found this helpful
Reb –
Compact but does a great job. Added the grinder attachment and it works like a dream.
Love this.
Jenny N. –
Not the quality I expect from KitchenAid, but still a nice enough little machine
KitchenAid used to be synonymous with top-quality kitchen equipment and was worth every (over-priced) penny. That’s gone down the drain. This is a decent little mixer, but it just looks and feels cheap. My biggest quality complaints:* The silver strip with the brand name going around the tilt-head portion isn’t actually attached. It’s just tacked on somewhere on the back, clacks and moves around if you tap it, and good luck getting flour out of it if you get a puff of dry ingredients from the bowl.* They are apparently too cheap to include a spring on the beater head attachment anymore, but this model at least feels like they fit more securely than my other larger bowl-lift model.* The power switch knob thing is basically unusable if you’re a lefty. Don’t ask me how the heck they managed this, but it glides perfectly fine with almost no effort if I use my right hand and not at all (without difficulty and changing the angle my hand moves) with my left.Pros:* Unlike my 5-quart bowl lift (KV25G0X), this one does *not* sound like an airplane taking off with a rock stuck in the engine. It’s much quieter, like my old classic tilt-head model that finally died a few years ago.* Unlike the bowl lift model, this one can perfectly handle creaming a single stick of butter to start a recipe, and the flex-edge beater is AWESOME at getting ingredients fully mixed. I just have to stop and scrape the sides (mostly the bottom) once or twice instead of multiple times. (Can you tell I’m not impressed with the bowl-lift one?)* It’s just the right size for a single batch of cookie dough, casserole for a 9×9 pan, or 1-2 loaf bread recipe; perfect for an individual, smaller kitchen, or if you’re like me, for smaller batches that your bigger mixer can’t handle. (I don’t typically do yeast dough so that’s 1-2 loaves of pumpkin or banana bread.)In addition to the quality issues above, my biggest pet peeve is the design of the flex head beater in regards to being able to clean it thoroughly. There are defined, poorly-smoothed seams where the rubber portion is sealed over the metal (?) beater. They’re a pain to clean and require taking a scrubbing brush to them to ensure all the batter is gone. I’m kind of okay with that in tradeoff for how well they mix, though, and they’re still easier to clean than any of the blades in my food processor. :)I almost gave up on KitchenAid after my poor experience with the bowl-lift mixer, but I’m glad I gave this one a try. I certainly wouldn’t buy it except on sale, though. There’s no way I would pay the $330-$380 it’s currently listing for.
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Kindle Customer –
A good mixer BUT it is small and I get splatters everywhere!
I like the Kitchen Aid mixer – this one is a little small and I wish it had a splatter guard I could order. I can’t use the big mixer as I have no space to store it – so it was this size or nothing. I can make bread in it and it is fine for a cake mix or cookie dough – it just needs a splatter guard!!!!!
EerieCats –
Great product!
Same old KitchenAid quality! Excellent!